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The San Juan Health Service District has experienced significant changes in the past six months.

In the past week, Dr. Curtis Black completed his obligation and moved his family to a new opportunity in Oregon. In addition, Lyman Duncan was relieved of duties as financial officer of the district.

Since December, 2013, the district has seen the loss of three physicians – Drs Black, Paul Reay and Bryce Peterson - and the administrative team of Phil Lowe and Duncan.

At the same time, the district has experienced a financial crisis caused, in part, by challenges related to a new electronic medical records program. The district said that despite the financial and employee challenges, the hospital and clinics have full medical coverage.

“We have doctors and mid-level full providers in our hospital and clinics every day,” said District CEO Laurie Schafer.

Dr. Kelly Jeppesen is currently the only permanent physician in the district, along with two physician’s assistants and a nurse practitioner.

Dr. Welker is working Monday through Thursday for the next 3.5 months.

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